Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings
Creamy, cheesy, cozy, and loaded with tender dumplings — this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken & Dumplings combines two classics into one hearty, comforting meal.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1-2 tbsp Dash Garlic and Herb Garlic Blend or any salt free blend that you like
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 tbsp Butter, divided
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 Diced Carrots
- 2 Celery Ribs, diced
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Lawry's Seasoning Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Herbs De Provence or Italian seasoning
- Pinch of Nutmeg
- 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 3 Cups Freshly Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Cups Fresh Broccoli, chopped
- 5 Count Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits cut into 9 pieces each
- Dried Parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the Dash garlic herb seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken through, remove, and chop or shred.
- Add remaining 4 tbsp butter, onion, carrots, and celery. Season with Lawry’s, paprika, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 8–10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly add broth and then heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and melt in cheddar, 1 cup at a time.
- Add chicken and broccoli. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
- Drop biscuit pieces on top, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Gently stir to separate dumplings. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Notes
- Keep heat low when adding cheese.
- Do not uncover the pot while dumplings steam.
- Thin with extra broth if needed.